Work Equation
Reference from the original Physics I textbook.
- Work Equation
For a constant force: . In general, W = ∫F⃗ · dr⃗.
With magnitudes and angles:
- Related Glossary Terms
Dot Product, Work↗, Work Added Equation (With Kinetic Energy)
- Index
Chapter 4 - FFR - Kinetic Energy
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- Original constant-force work formula needs its condition. — Reference 1
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Mechanical work
Mechanical work is energy transferred by a force through displacement of its point of application. For a constant force on a particle, it depends on the force component along the particle’s displacement, and it can be positive, negative, or zero. For example, a magnetic force perpendicular to a particle’s displacement does zero work on that particle.